Office of the Washington State Climatologist


January 16, 2020

Climate Outlook Update

The climate outlook has now been updated.


January 8, 2020

In the News

State Climatologist, Dr. Nick Bond, stopped by KUOW this morning to talk about our upcoming cold weather and improvements to our current snowpack. Listen here.


January 7, 2020

January OWSC Newsletter

The January edition of the OWSC newsletter is now available. Topics include:– December climate summary– Snowpack and Drought Monitor Update– Snow depth versus snow water equivalent in the Cascades– Temperature and precipitation outlook